tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post6786150382577300398..comments2016-12-08T13:29:53.679-08:00Comments on Jill Outside: Trial by fireJill Homernoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-10173775510064693542009-05-28T05:22:58.116-07:002009-05-28T05:22:58.116-07:00Wow! I got a good dose of your suffering vicariou...Wow! I got a good dose of your suffering vicariously, but I also got a little of the euphoria, as well.Psyclepathichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05933985857106667576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-91403195290571992202009-05-20T15:53:18.127-07:002009-05-20T15:53:18.127-07:00Unbelievable - you are one tough cookie!Unbelievable - you are one tough cookie!Buttsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16800437606008658030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-22742491895013089562009-05-20T04:32:03.998-07:002009-05-20T04:32:03.998-07:00Well Done Jill, that trip sounds tough, good decis...Well Done Jill, that trip sounds tough, good decisions and you kept your head though. Good write up.highwaymunkyhttp://highwaymunky.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-81306001619045757282009-05-19T22:52:29.765-07:002009-05-19T22:52:29.765-07:00Buttsy - I averaged about 70 miles each of the fir...Buttsy - I averaged about 70 miles each of the first two days and 100 miles the last day. Three days, 240 miles and 27,000 feet of climbing. It was a tough route. I ate Swedish Fish, MnMs, a jar of peanut butter, power bars, Nuun tablets, Pumpkin seeds and Corn Nuts. I also had a real dinner of sushi and soup on night two near Moab.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-87499784199986200862009-05-18T21:29:35.563-07:002009-05-18T21:29:35.563-07:00Hot Colorado and Utah desert + pale Alaska skin = ...Hot Colorado and Utah desert + pale Alaska skin = severly dehydrated biker. I know you brought a lot of water, but you need to be so careful! <br /><br />Now that I'm done being Mom... Great pictures! Be proud of what you accomplished!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05971829321577186599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-18826046228916897212009-05-18T11:00:00.000-07:002009-05-18T11:00:00.000-07:00Nice job Jill. You handled the pressure. Made good...Nice job Jill. You handled the pressure. Made good decisions when necessary. Glad it was a good trip.Kid Riemerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07537691052881191365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-28471876254787265432009-05-18T08:31:00.000-07:002009-05-18T08:31:00.000-07:00Happy you made it okay, and glad you didn't drink ...Happy you made it okay, and glad you didn't drink water from Onion Creek. When I rode the trail a couple years ago we were told the water in Onion Creek was too toxic from mining runoff to drink. No amount of filtering, boiling or iodine could make it potable.<br /><br />I wish I'd been out there...as you said, it's hauntingly beautiful.<br /><br />John T.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-53235565015740547922009-05-18T07:22:00.000-07:002009-05-18T07:22:00.000-07:00I agree with that Mike. The girl can definitely bl...I agree with that Mike. The girl can definitely blog!Vagabondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07450561650043211726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-82857788979759038362009-05-17T23:55:00.000-07:002009-05-17T23:55:00.000-07:00Mike In WI says
Jill, of all the bike Blogs you ...Mike In WI says<br /><br /> Jill, of all the bike Blogs you are very quickly rising as my favorite.<br /><br /> Mike In WIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-19738644274918332152009-05-17T21:49:00.000-07:002009-05-17T21:49:00.000-07:00Whew! I had to read this one aloud to my husband! ...Whew! I had to read this one aloud to my husband! Long sleeve shirts and covered skin is the only way to survive the desert for us white women!Julie in Alaskanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-55990629116766881172009-05-17T14:34:00.000-07:002009-05-17T14:34:00.000-07:00So glad you made it through. Scary moments. Nice t...So glad you made it through. Scary moments. Nice to hear you reconnected with Geoff too...Kathleen @ ForgingAheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03898474543669255082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-43990816363564339942009-05-17T07:11:00.000-07:002009-05-17T07:11:00.000-07:00Your recent post reminds me of the letters of Edwa...Your recent post reminds me of the letters of Edward Abby and his thoughts on the nature. <br /><br />I realize you write in the bike blog style, but at times it feels like extreme travel journalism - which is fantastic. Pico Iyer meets Brother David Sunshine at Surly. <br /><br />Keep it up and stay safe.OneBikeWondernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-55736907913758458192009-05-17T05:43:00.000-07:002009-05-17T05:43:00.000-07:00Absolutely amazing Jill! The more I see and read.....Absolutely amazing Jill! The more I see and read...the more I feel the need to get out there and see it for real. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your adventure Jill and know that I'm happy you made through safely.<br /><br />Nigity - "Always keep a smile in your heart."Vitohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01277306434031774094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-85921333565649812772009-05-16T22:46:00.000-07:002009-05-16T22:46:00.000-07:00Please, please tell me where the photo titled Koko...Please, please tell me where the photo titled Kokopelli_010 was taken. My guess is somewhere near Fruita, but that looks like an amazing stetch of trail.dave in saint georgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-85119327276868470642009-05-16T12:19:00.000-07:002009-05-16T12:19:00.000-07:00There is something amazing about that country. Lo...There is something amazing about that country. Lots of familiar spots in your photos brought back many memories. <br /><br />"Life is hard on a bike - but at the same time so simple." That is so one of the reasons I love long distance riding.UltraRobhttp://www.ultrarob.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-63197188389261332102009-05-16T07:01:00.000-07:002009-05-16T07:01:00.000-07:00Good on yah... wow!
nicely doneGood on yah... wow!<br /><br />nicely doneCellarrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04685170404057881390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-15770108635375111782009-05-15T22:24:00.000-07:002009-05-15T22:24:00.000-07:00You know, you could probably strap a few 5-gallon ...You know, you could probably strap a few 5-gallon water cans to an Xtracycle...might be hard to push up those hills, though.<br /><br />You're right that thirst might not kill you in a few hours, but heat stroke sure can. (I read recently that the Army says you can lose four gallons of water a day in the desert...if you're looking for a rule of thumb, that's a good one.)<br /><br />Once again, Jill, your pictures are spectacular.mgrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12620303547611684820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-7044361229765930052009-05-15T21:12:00.000-07:002009-05-15T21:12:00.000-07:00Jill, can you just summarise how many days you wer...Jill, can you just summarise how many days you were riding in this epic ride and how many miles you rode each day and what do you eat along the way.<br /><br />Awesome ride, fantastic scenery and I just dont know how you spend so much time alone with your inner thoughts.....Buttsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16800437606008658030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-36619111398515625842009-05-15T20:22:00.000-07:002009-05-15T20:22:00.000-07:00Glad you got through that safely. And stronger too...Glad you got through that safely. And stronger too :-)solitairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07509546506902547499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-91999555288840730082009-05-15T20:02:00.000-07:002009-05-15T20:02:00.000-07:00"Riding a bicycle alone in the desert. What would ..."Riding a bicycle alone in the desert. What would be the point?"<br /><br />That of course IS the point.<br /><br />But you know that.<br /><br />The KT/WR double is something I have long wanted to do. Impressive effort you put in. I hope you found what you were looking for out on the lonely road.Grizzly Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05216018097001642270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-21084934652339168142009-05-15T19:03:00.000-07:002009-05-15T19:03:00.000-07:00jill,
please don't do that again. that's how peop...jill,<br />please don't do that again. that's how people die. one flat tire, twisted ankle, etc. some things are not made less dangerous by having more endurance than 99.9% of the population. we like you and would hate to see something bad happen to you.<br /><br />we were in moab not too long on porcupine rim and talked to a ranger. asked how many people had died that year on the trail. 2. both from dehydration. and that's on a relatively short trail. <br /><br />druandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746307300052604756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-12375128452678983932009-05-15T18:29:00.000-07:002009-05-15T18:29:00.000-07:00Love these pictures! And your writing, of course!Love these pictures! And your writing, of course!Karen Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540548158220943992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-82969495211767053632009-05-15T17:33:00.000-07:002009-05-15T17:33:00.000-07:00Ok, I am beginning to see why so many people are o...Ok, I am beginning to see why so many people are obsessed with your blog. Not content just to be your real-life friend, I will now be a loyal follower of Up in AK. Miss you and can't wait to hear about everything in person soon.Libbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-40216020463625235712009-05-15T16:58:00.000-07:002009-05-15T16:58:00.000-07:00Jill,
I am glad you made it back safely. I reall...Jill,<br /><br />I am glad you made it back safely. I really enjoyed watching your ride on the SPOT page wishing I was was riding with you and maybe some other bloggers. (Just as friends of course) Although after reading your story, I am not so sure now. I also don't do well with the heat. Anyways, glad you made it back and good luck with your relationship with Geof. I am sure you're more confused then ever but things always seem to work themselves out. <br /><br />Get some rest,<br /><br />John S.John S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-75404565976719899172009-05-15T16:36:00.000-07:002009-05-15T16:36:00.000-07:00Glad you made it ok. I was a little worried about ...Glad you made it ok. I was a little worried about you for the very reasons that you experienced. I have wanted to take a similar trip and have wondered how you can take enough water in those conditions. <br />go get a steak and a beer. (excuse me I mean a diet pepsi)brentdriggersnoreply@blogger.com